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    April 17, 2018
    Minnesota House Transportation Chairman PaulTorkelson of Hanska listens to testifiers during a Tuesday, April 17, 2018, committee meeting in which budget changes were discussed. Don Davis / Forum News Service
    Transportation funding plans vary, with MNLARS questions remaining
    ST. PAUL — Time is running out on the Minnesota legislative session, and one of the issues hanging over lawmakers remains unresolved. Even...
    news/government-and-politicsApril 17, 2018 - 6:12pm
    January 3, 2018
    Traffic fatalities lowest in Minn. in nearly 75 years; ND and SD on downward swing, but steady last year
    ST. PAUL—A preliminary figure released by the state on Wednesday indicates Minnesota experienced its lowest number of roadway fatalities...
    newsJanuary 3, 2018 - 9:49pm
    Five ships wait at anchor in the ice and fog on Lake Superior Monday afternoon. Bob King / Forum News Service
    Arctic air anchors frozen freighters to bring Minn. shipping industry to a crawl
    DULUTH, Minn.—Bursting with horsepower to spare in what has been a banner season, the Great Lakes shipping industry slowed against its...
    businessJanuary 3, 2018 - 7:54am
    November 10, 2012
    Vets transportation funds cut
    A grant to transport veterans to doctors appointments has been wiped out, leaving Hubbard County taxpayers to cover an estimated $17,000 shortfall. "The state didn't renew the pot of money at the Commissioner of Veterans Affairs for the state of Minnesota," said Hubbard County Veterans...
    newsNovember 10, 2012 - 1:00pm
    March 9, 2012
    Spring truck weight restrictions begin March 12 for north-central frost zone; March 13 for north frost zone
    Spring truck weight restrictions on state highways will begin March 12 for Minnesota's north-central frost zone and March 13 for the north frost zone. Spring weight restrictions are already in place for the south, southeast, central and Twin Cities Metro area frost zones. MnDOT limits...
    newsMarch 9, 2012 - 8:59am
    October 5, 2011
    Transportation officials see challenges down the road
    Many people have trouble planning next weekend, but the Minnesota Department of Transportation is looking 50 years down the road. Not surprisingly, MnDOT discovered it faces many challenges. A draft "vision statement" indicates that transportation planners must consider a variety...
    newsOctober 5, 2011 - 6:32am
    May 21, 2011
    Natalie Kruchowski, 4, boards the Heartland Express this week on her way to preschool. The bus service works well for her family, her mother said. (Anna Erickson / Enterprise)
    County bus service gaining riders
    Little Natalie Kruchowski, 4, takes the Heartland Express bus to preschool twice a week.
    newsMay 21, 2011 - 1:00pm
    March 9, 2011
    Public input sought on NW Minnesota transportation improvement program
    The public and other stakeholders are invited to provide input on the Minnesota Department of Transportation's Area Transportation Improvement Program Plan for construction projects from 2012-2015. The public comment period for the ATIP began March 5 and ends April 4. The ATIP...
    newsMarch 9, 2011 - 1:00pm
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